Maniac (2012)
6 /10
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As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.
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... Frank Zito
... Anna
... Frank's Mother
... Jenna
... Rita
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Mannequinac!
Having not seen the original film that this is a remake of, I have no frame of reference. Entering into it oblivious to any sort of bias or guideline, this Maniac proves to be a nifty shocker, one that is not without style even as it puts churnings in your stomach.
It's the stylings that I imagine have upset a lot of horror fans, the first person approach and avant-garde sheens strip the pic of genuine suspense. Yet it's a brave film in that respect, as is the casting of Elijah Wood as the titular maniac.
Story is hardly original, boy had major mommy issues to deal with and has grown up disturbed. He has taken a career creating mannequins, but with real lady hair! Cue a bloody rampage of scalping - but wait! A pretty lady photographer has befriended him...
So it is what it is, a film that's grotty in narrative thrusts, yet one that's plush of cityscape photography and POV daring. An odd blend for sure, so it goes without saying, all these things need to be of interest to the viewer for it to butter your bloody sandwich. 7/10
Director:
Writer:
C.A. Rosenberg (Original Film Writer)
Grégory Levasseur (Screenplay)
Joe Spinell (Original Film Writer)
Alexandre Aja (Screenplay)
Release Date:
2012-12-26
Run Time:
89 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Reviews of
Maniac
Mannequinac!
Having not seen the original film that this is a remake of, I have no frame of reference. Entering into it oblivious to any sort of bias or guideline, this Maniac proves to be a nifty shocker, one that is not without style even as it puts churnings in your stomach.
It's the stylings that I imagine have upset a lot of horror fans, the first person approach and avant-garde sheens strip the pic of genuine suspense. Yet it's a brave film in that respect, as is the casting of Elijah Wood as the titular maniac.
Story is hardly original, boy had major mommy issues to deal with and has grown up disturbed. He has taken a career creating mannequins, but with real lady hair! Cue a bloody rampage of scalping - but wait! A pretty lady photographer has befriended him...
So it is what it is, a film that's grotty in narrative thrusts, yet one that's plush of cityscape photography and POV daring. An odd blend for sure, so it goes without saying, all these things need to be of interest to the viewer for it to butter your bloody sandwich. 7/10
32/100
Frodo! Say it ain't so!! Actually, far from being typecast, Elijah Wood has grabbed quite a variety of roles including this one as a totally psychopathic - but likable - manikin maker and does a fantastic job. Unfortunately, that's the only good thing about this dark and very uncomfortably slow remake of the 1980 film. Apparently, someone didn't think the original was depraved enough. -- DrNostromo.com
Cast & Crew of
Maniac
Cast
... Frank Zito
... Anna
... Frank's Mother
... Jenna
... Rita
... Martin
... Nick / Clubber Boy
... Jessica
... Judy
... Lucie
... Waiter
... Alley Man
... Pharmacist
... Police Chief
... Policewoman
... Officer Burton
... Officer Norton
... Saleswoman
... Clubber Girl
... Puppeteer
... 80's Man
... 80's Man #2
... Old Man
... Jason
... Dancer #2
... Dancer
... Frank 2
... Puppeteer #2
... Young Frank
... Walker
Crew
... Original Film Writer
... Screenplay
... Original Film Writer
... Screenplay
... Producer
... Costume Design
... Casting
... Producer
... Producer
... Director of Photography
... Director
... Casting
... Art Direction
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Editor
... Makeup Department Head
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Production Design
... Sound Designer
... First Assistant Director
... Foley Editor
... Gaffer
... Second Unit Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Sound Mixer
... Key Hair Stylist
... Foley Artist
... Hair Department Head
... Stunt Double
... Grip
... Grip
... Stunt Double
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Sound Editor
... Set Costumer
... Original Music Composer
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Coordinator
... Unit Production Manager
... Second Second Assistant Director
... Associate Producer
... Associate Producer
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Sculptor
... Sculptor
... Sculptor
... Production Supervisor
... Production Coordinator
... Production Secretary
... Production Secretary
... Stunt Driver
... Stunt Driver
... Storyboard Artist
... Studio Teacher
... Makeup Artist
... Assistant Makeup Artist
... Assistant Makeup Artist
... Hairstylist
... Production Office Assistant
... Production Office Assistant
... Key Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Intern
... Production Accountant
... Set Decoration
... Swing
... Scenic Artist
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Swing
... Swing
... Property Master
... Assistant Property Master
... First Assistant Camera
... Second Assistant Camera
... Second Assistant Camera
... Digital Imaging Technician
... Second Assistant "B" Camera
... "B" Camera Operator
... Still Photographer
... Still Photographer
... Casting Assistant
... Extras Casting
... Script Supervisor
... Costume Supervisor
... Boom Operator
... Craft Service
... Craft Service
... Key Grip
... Best Boy Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Chief Lighting Technician
... Best Boy Electric
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Location Manager
... Location Assistant
... Set Medic
... Set Medic
... Set Medic
... Set Medic
... Set Medic
... Set Medic
... Set Medic
... Transportation Captain
... Driver
... Driver
... Driver
... Driver
... Driver
... Post Production Supervisor
... Post Production Supervisor
... First Assistant Editor
... Assistant Editor
... Dialogue Editor
... Foley Artist
... Foley Mixer
... ADR Mixer
... ADR Mixer
... ADR Voice Casting
... Sound Mix Technician
... Production Coordinator
... Production Assistant
... Production Accountant
... Production Accountant
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Visual Effects Director
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Color Timer
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